Senior Bookkeeper (FIT Accountant)

Feb 19, 2025 Stern Cohen FIT (Advisory, reporting, compliance tax, bookkeeping, payroll)

Permanent Full Time, Hybrid

Stern Cohen is seeking a full-time Senior Bookkeeper to join our Firm, providing outstanding client service to the Firm’s owner-managed clients. The Senior Bookkeeper will report directly to the Senior Manager of the team, and will interact regularly with all Stern Cohen partners, staff, and clients.

Stern Cohen is your opportunity for a rewarding career with an innovative and award-winning firm. Check out our Careers page for team member reviews and to learn more about what makes us unique.

Responsibilities

• Full cycle bookkeeping duties for a block of client accounts.
• Preparation of bank reconciliations, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax filings (HST, WSIB, T4, installments).
• Identify process improvements and system efficiencies.
• Travel to and work at the client’s location when required.
• Coordination and distribution of bookkeeping tasks amongst a team.
• Frequent communication with clients, responding to questions, concerns, and requests.
• Training and oversight of their team’s work; feedback and coaching to foster team development and growth.
• Onboarding new clients, setting up new QuickBooks files.
• Occasional meetings with clients to review statements, address questions, and troubleshoot issues.
• Preparation of year-end packages for accountants, including preparing a trial balance, adjusting entries, and reconciling accounts.
• Prepare and process payroll using online software.

Qualifications

• Bookkeeping experience with QBO, Sage 50, Caseware, and other accounting software.
• Completed University Degree/Diploma in Accounting/Finance and Bookkeeping.
• 2-3 years of work experience in bookkeeping.
• Must be highly accurate and willing to take responsibility for various accounting issues.
• Strong work ethic, diligent, committed, and able to juggle priorities in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments.
• Detail-oriented, self-starter, able to handle conflicting priorities.
• Proven ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Planning and organizing workflow to meet various deadlines for clients and senior management.
• Knowledge of Dext, Hubdoc, and Plooto is an asset.
• Knowledge of Wagepoint or other payroll systems.

Benefits of a Career at Stern Cohen

• Culture of lifelong learning.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Enthusiastic team spirit.
• Flex hours to allow for work-life balance.
• Fridays off in July and August.
• Competitive and comprehensive benefits and compensation package.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are kindly asked to send their resume to hr@sterncohen.com. Please reference Senior Bookkeeper (Senior FIT Accountant – For Profit Team) in the subject line of your e-mail.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only contact those whose skills and experience closely match our requirements for the position.

Stern Cohen offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

WANT TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you are interested in a career with Stern Cohen, contact Evelyn, our friendly Human Resources Specialist at hr@sterncohen.com.